Cefuroxime
FDA Approved: * April 16, 1998Pharm Company: * TEVA
Category: Antibiotics
Cefuroxime, sold under the brand name Zinacef among others, is a second-generation cephalosporin[1] antibiotic used to treat and prevent a number of bacterial infections.[2] These include pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, sepsis, urinary tract infections, and Lyme disease.[3] It is used by mouth or by injection into a vein or muscle.[3] Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions, and pain at the site of i... [wikipedia]
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